You're my daughter

"Jianyi, your next semester is going to start soon, right?" Mrs. Qi asked casually as the family settled around the dining table. 

Mr. Qi had already left to meet his client, his face still wearing a sullen expression at having to miss dinner with his family. Meanwhile, the rest of the Qi household prepared to enjoy their meal together, the atmosphere warm and cheerful.

Qi Jianyi raised her head at the question, meeting Mrs. Qi's curious gaze. She tilted her head slightly, as though deep in thought. That's right! she realized suddenly. A new semester was about to begin, and she had completely forgotten about it amidst everything else happening in her life.

"Hm, next week," she answered vaguely, hoping to mask her earlier lapse in awareness. She forced a small, nonchalant smile, all the while inwardly chiding herself for being so absentminded.